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Caption:
Norfolk, Va. (Aug. 31, 2005) -- Forklifts from the amphibious assault
ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) load stores from the pier to the ship prior
to getting underway from Naval Station Norfolk. Iwo Jima and three
other Hampton Roads-based amphibious ships will get underway today to
head to areas off the Gulf Coast as part of the Hurricane Katrina
relief effort. The four ships bring with them six Disaster Relief Teams
(DRTs) that include amphibious construction equipment, medical
personnel and associated supplies to assist with the relief effort. The
Navy's involvement in the humanitarian assistance operations is an
effort led by the Department of Defense in conjunction with the Federal
Emergency Management Agency. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd
Class Bradley Dawson (RELEASED)
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